Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
JD Sports remains “cautious” as Q2 sales dip
British sportswear retailer JD Sports has stated that organic sales improved for Q2 2025 in North America and Europe, while sales in the UK declined, affected by tough comparisons with the same quarter last year, when the company benefited from the Euro 2024 football tournament. In its Q2 statement for the 13 weeks to August 2, JD Sports...
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Lululemon names first chief of AI
Canadian athleisure brand Lululemon has appointed Ranju Das as its first-ever chief AI and technology officer, as it looks to leverage artificial intelligence to improve product innovation and personalise the customer experience. Das has more than two decades of leadership experience scaling global organisations and driving AI-first innovation...
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NFL star Christian McCaffrey invests in performance brand While on Earth
Christian McCaffrey, a running back for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, has left his longtime sponsor, Nike, to join performance footwear and apparel brand While on Earth as a co-founder and investor to “shape the future” of the brand. McCaffrey, who spent his professional career to date with Nike, said the move to join forces with While on Earth...
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Antler acquires US luggage brand Paravel
British travel brand Antler has acquired US luxury fashion and luggage brand Paravel out of liquidation, furthering its ambitions to build a “global house of travel brands”. In a statement, Antler and holding group Strand, said the move would strengthen Antler’s brand and product portfolio, while also “broadening its global footprint across...
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Venus Williams debuts Luar x Woolmark performance knit
Tennis legend Venus Williams made her US Open return in a groundbreaking knitted, Merino wool performance kit, designed by New York-based fashion brand Luar in partnership with Woolmark, at an exhibition match with John McEnroe. The collaboration showcases tennis looks, which aim to demonstrate the versatility and functionality of Merino wool,...
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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries to host first fashion show
The Golden State Valkyries, part of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), will host its first-ever fashion show, presented by beauty omnichannel retailer Sephora, which became the team’s sponsor in April. In a statement, the WNBA team announced that the fashion show will celebrate the “intersection of basketball, fashion, and...
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Kristin Juszczyk’s Off Season adding WNBA to line-up
Premium sports fashion brand Off Season, co-founded by designer Kristin Juszczyk and British businesswoman Emma Grede, has announced its first expansion away from NFL-branded merchandise to include a collection for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The brand, which launched in January 2025 with NFL-licensed outerwear, will add...
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Clarks Originals unveils collaboration with Nicholas Daley
British footwear brand Clarks Originals has teamed up with London-based designer Nicholas Daley as part of its Clarks 200th anniversary celebration. For the collaboration, Daley has reimagined Clarks Originals’ signature ‘Wallabee’ profile, combining his love of British craftsmanship and bespoke textiles with his dual Jamaican and Scottish...
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ATP ventures into fashion apparel in collaboration with Palmes
Copenhagen-based apparel brand Palmes, which is rooted in tennis culture, has unveiled a collaboration with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), as the governing body of men’s tennis ventures into fashion apparel. The collection, launching ahead of the US Open taking place in Flushing Meadows, New York, offers a limited-edition capsule...
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H&M’s equestrian brand rolling out across Europe
H&M’s equestrian brand, All In Equestrian, is expanding across Europe, offering its range of products for both horse and rider to customers online in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria. All In Equestrian, which launched in late 2023, offers a curated collection from functional stable wear to equestrian-inspired pieces...
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